Cloud Generalist

Cloud Generalist - 52293
Chicago, IL ( 1-2 day in a week )
$66/HR. ON w2
Accenture

Top 3 Skill Sets:
1 Azure & AWS cloud management (VMs, Storage, Networking)
2 Kubernetes orchestration (AKS, EKS) & Terraform
3 Database administration (Azure Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL, SQL)

Required Education & Certifications:

No specific degree required, but certifications in Azure or AWS are preferred.
Required Location & Experience:
? Local to Chicago (Hybrid role - must be able to work onsite as needed)
? 5+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure and administration.

Job Description:
We are looking for a Cloud Generalist with expertise across Azure and AWS to manage and optimize cloud infrastructure. This role requires hands-on experience in virtual machine management, cloud networking, Kubernetes orchestration, Terraform, and database administration. The ideal candidate will ensure scalability, security, and performance across cloud environments while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:
Cloud Infrastructure Management:
Manage and maintain Azure Virtual Machines & AWS Virtual Machines (provisioning, scaling, performance tuning).
Administer Azure Storage Accounts & AWS Storage Accounts, ensuring security and data integrity.
Implement Azure Site Recovery solutions for disaster recovery and business continuity.
Cloud Networking & Kubernetes Orchestration:
Configure and optimize Azure Application Gateway, Load Balancer, and Traffic Manager for high availability.
Manage Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) for containerized applications.
Database Administration:
Support AWS Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS).
Administer Azure Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL, Azure SQL Database, and Managed Instances for optimal performance.
Cross-Cloud Collaboration & Optimization:
Work with teams to design and implement cloud solutions aligning with business goals.
Assist in migrating applications and processes to the cloud.
Monitor and optimize performance, cost, and resource allocation across Azure and AWS.
Implement logging, monitoring, and alerting mechanisms using native cloud tools.
Qualifications:
Must-Have Skills:
? Cloud Platforms: Strong hands-on expertise in Azure & AWS.
? Virtual Machines & Storage: Experience with VM provisioning, scaling, and storage management in Azure & AWS.
? Kubernetes Orchestration: Hands-on experience with AKS & EKS.
? Networking: Familiarity with load balancers, application gateways, and traffic management in Azure.
? Database Administration: Expertise in Azure Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL, and SQL databases.
? Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Experience with Terraform for cloud resource automation.

Nice-to-Have Skills:
? Azure & AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, DevOps, etc.).

General Skills:
? Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
? Excellent communication skills (written & verbal).
? Ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.